Emmanuel A. Ameh

Emmanuel A. Ameh, MBBS, FWACS, FACS is Professor of Surgery at the National Hospital, Abuja in Nigeria. He was previously Chief of Paediatric Surgery at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria and Consultant Paediatric Surgeon to the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital in Zaria, Nigeria. Over the years, Dr. Ameh has been actively involved in the development of educational programs and training activities of the West African College Of Surgeons, Association Of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria, and Pan African Paediatric Surgical Association. He has been at the forefront of advocacy to elevate the profile of surgery, surgical education, and surgical specialties, including pediatric surgery in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. He has published widely on various aspects of paediatric surgery, general surgery, and surgical education, and has also edited three books and written several book chapters on aspects of surgical care of children.